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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 426.83 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 426.83 and 247.75 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 426.83 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/426.83 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 426.83 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 105,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,746.68/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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